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Fraunhofer-Institut für Photonische Mikrosysteme IPMS
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Fraunhofer IPMS is a leading international research and development service provider for electronic and photonic microsystems in the application fields of intelligent industrial solutions, medical technology, health and mobility. Innovative products based on technologies developed at IPMS can be found in all major markets - such as ICT, consumer goods, automotive engineering, semiconductors, measurement and medical technology.
Fraunhofer IPMS works on electronic, mechanical and optical components and their integration into miniaturized devices and systems. Our services are aimed at customers who want to extend the functionality of their products through the use of microsystems (MEMS, MOEMS, CMOS) with innovative system properties, energy efficiency and ever smaller dimensions. Our range of services extends from design and product development to pilot production of components and complete system solutions.
We carry out applied research and development at the highest international level in order to generate innovative solutions and unique selling points for our customers and sponsors. Fraunhofer IPMS is uniquely positioned in Germany in the field of applied research on the modern 300 mm wafer industry standard in the front end of CMOS production. Our aim is to sustainably strengthen the competitive position of our customers.
We take on challenging and responsible tasks in an industry-oriented, professional working environment with excellent equipment.
Additionally, our business unit Center Nanoelectronic Technologies CNT provides services in the field of nano and micro electronics with functional electronic materials, processes and systems, device and integration, maskless lithography and analytics. Another 800 m² of clean room space (ISO 14644-1 class 6) is available for this purpose, along with analysis and metrology processes with atomic resolution and high sensitivity.
Regarding micromechanical and photonic microsystems we offer complete solutions: From conception to component right up to complete systems. This includes sample and pilot production in our 1500 m² (15,000 ft²) clean room (ISO 14644-1 class 4) with qualified processes. In order to meet the challenging demands of our customers, our institute is certified according to the standard DIN EN 9001:2008 for research, development and fabrication including semiconductor and microsystem processes as well as integrated actuators and sensor technologies.
Fraunhofer IPMS is a worldwide leader in research and development services for electronic and photonic microsystems in the fields of Smart Industrial Solutions, Medical & Health applications and Mobility. Innovative products can be found in all large markets – such as ICT, consumer products, automobile technology, semiconductor technology, measurement and medical technology – products which are based upon various technology developed at Fraunhofer IPMS.